SB 6340 would increase pension benefits for PERS 1 retirees by increasing pension contribution rates paid by local governments. The bill moved out of the Senate with a unanimous vote and would provide PERS 1 retirees with a one-time cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2 percent with a maximum annual cap of $750. The bill has been referred to the House Appropriations Committee but is not yet scheduled for a hearing.
AWC has concerns with the costs associated with the size of the COLA. We will continue to advocate for a reasonable COLA policy focused on targeting retirees whose benefits have been impacted most by inflation.